Over the last 20 years, Ares’ success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values – Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy – and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry.

Job Description

Primary functions and essential responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

• Supervise and develop staff with demonstrated ability to work with others through challenges and career development while providing ongoing training and feedback
• Perform detailed review of quarterly investment report valuations including valuation gains and losses
• Prepare or review of journal entries and the quarterly close processes, including producing original workpapers and analyses
• Prepare and review and financial statements for complex fund vehicles including waterfall allocations
• Coordinate cash management with accounting team
• Prepare or review investor capital call and distribution calculations
• Draft and coordinate the fund amendment and extension consent process
• Prepare and assist with ad-hoc limited partner reporting, analysis and other requests
• Coordinate with external auditors to ensure audit deadlines are met

qualifications

Education: CPA recommended, B.S. degree in Accounting or Finance, MBA or CFA a plus

Experience Required:  6-9 years of experience working at Private Equity or Private Real Estate firm strongly desired, with at least 5+ total years of related financial experience, which may include public accounting

General Requirements:

• Working understanding of “waterfall” allocations
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office, eFront Software and reporting skills a plus
• Solid management team skills including staff development
• Strong relationship building skills with internal business clients
• Strong management skills, including proven experience of managing and/or collaborating with teams in remote locations to ensure efficiency, effectiveness
• Ability to work independently within a fast-paced environment with a hands-on approach.
• Dependable, great attitude, highly motivated and a team player

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There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.